AAS / Security Brand 27-220HID Edge E2 HID Card Reader
The Security Brands 27-220HID Edge E2 is the HID version of the Edge E2 smart reader family. Instead of using the standard SecurePass reader or the Secura Key version, this model includes an HID ProxPoint Plus proximity reader for installations built around HID credential technology. That makes it a practical choice for gated communities, employee gates, commercial doors, parking entrances, and mixed-access sites where HID cards or fobs are already part of the access plan. The controller side of the product still belongs to the Edge 27 Series, so it offers Bluetooth administration, Edge app management, Wiegand input support, event inputs, digital inputs, reporting, schedules, and other access-management features. The main ordering risk is credential mismatch. A customer with SecurePass, Secura Key, AWID, Linear, LiftMaster, or other credentials may need a different reader or system configuration.
Compatible With
- Security Brands Edge E2 HID model 27-220HID applications
- HID ProxPoint Plus proximity credential installations where supported by site programming
- Edge 27 Series smart card reader systems
- Gate operators, door controllers, and access-control relays with compatible wiring
- Sites needing Bluetooth administrator management with HID prox credential access
- Related Edge E2 HID/intercom references such as 27-220HID and 27-225HID when the product type matches
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | Security Brands / American Access Systems |
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| Product Type | Smart post-mount HID proximity card reader |
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| Part Number | 27-220HID |
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| Reader Type | HID ProxPoint Plus proximity reader |
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| Series | Edge E2 / Edge 27 Series |
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| Application | HID credential gate and door access control |
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| Connectivity | Bluetooth administration through Edge app |
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| Inputs | 1 Wiegand input, 2 event inputs, 2 digital inputs |
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| Controlled Openings | Up to 2 gates or doors when wired and programmed for the application |
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| Notes | Match HID credential format, facility code, and site programming before ordering |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- 27-220HID
- 27220HID
- Edge E2 HID
- Security Brands Edge E2 HID
- HID Edge E2 reader
- AAS 27-220HID
- Edge HID smart card reader
- HID ProxPoint Plus Edge reader
Technician Note
Match this product by the model number, receiver or credential format, wiring method, and the gate operator or access-control input being used. Similar Security Brands products can look alike but use different radio frequencies, reader formats, controller functions, or included components.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the manufacturer part number on the existing product or system documentation.
- Verify power requirements, receiver or reader format, and relay/input wiring.
- Confirm whether the product is a complete kit or only one piece of the system.
- Check mounting style, enclosure, pedestal, and environmental exposure.
- For gate operators, keep required safety devices in place and do not bypass monitored protection devices.
Professional Advisory
Access-control wiring, gate operator inputs, magnetic locks, door strikes, and detector outputs should be handled by a qualified gate or access-control technician when the installation is not a simple like-for-like replacement. High-voltage work and unsafe gate movement should be corrected before the access device is placed back into service.
Product Questions and Answers
When should I use the 27-220HID instead of the 27-220 SecurePass?
Use the 27-220HID when the site is built around HID proximity credentials. Use the SecurePass model when the site uses Security Brands SecurePass credentials.
Does the HID version still use the Edge app?
Yes. The HID reader version is still part of the Edge smart access-control family and supports Bluetooth app-based administration.
Will every HID card work with this reader?
Not necessarily. HID credential format, facility code, card number range, and system programming all matter. Confirm the credential format before ordering.
Can this reader be used outdoors at a gate pedestal?
It is a post-mount Edge reader commonly used for gate and access-control installations, but mounting location, weather exposure, pedestal, wiring, and power should be planned by the installer.
Is 27-220HID interchangeable with 27-220SK?
No. The HID and Secura Key versions use different reader technologies. Choose the version that matches the credential system.
